Elif

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Meaning

First letter (Alif); Slender

Origin

Turkish

Global Spellings

Arabic Ψ₯Ω„ΩŠΩ
Urdu Ψ§ΫŒΩ„ΫŒΩ
Persian Ψ§Ω„ΫŒΩ
Bengali এলিফ
Pashto Ψ§ΫŒΩ„ΫŒΩ

Alternate Spellings

Capturing elegance and depth, Elif stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'First letter (Alif); Slender', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Elif, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Elif, a Turkish rendering of Alif, is the first letter of the Arabic alphabet and one of the β€œmuqatta'at,” the mysterious letters opening several surahs of the Quran.